How Do You Like Me Now?!

Toby Keith

About How Do You Like Me Now?!

"How Do You Like Me Now?!" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in November 1999 as the second single and title track from his album of the same name. Keith wrote it with Chuck Cannon. The song spent five weeks at Number One on the Billboard U. S. Hot Country Songs chart beginning in March 2000. It was his first major crossover hit peaking at number 31 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100. The song was also the first number-one single for the now defunct DreamWorks Nashville label. The song also became the fourth number one hit of his career and his first since "Me Too" in 1997. At the 2001 Academy of Country Music awards, the song was nominated for Single of the Year and Song of the Year. 


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1999
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Yeah I was always the crazy one
I broke into the stadium
And I wrote your number on the 50 yard line
You were always the perfect one
And the valedictorian so
Under your number I wrote "call for a good time"

I only wanted to catch your attention
But you overlooked me somehow
Besides you had too many boyfriends to mention
And I played my guitar too loud.

How do you like me now?
How do you like me now,
Now that I'm on my way?
Do you still think I'm crazy
Standin' here today?
I couldn't make you love me
But I always dreamed about living in your radio
How do you like me now?

When I took off to Tennessee
I heard that you made fun of me
Never imagined I'd make it this far
Then you married into money girl
Ain't it a cruel and funny world?
He took your dreams and tore them apart.

He never comes home
And you're always alone
And your kids hear you cryin' down the hall
Alarm clock starts ringin'
Who could that be singin'
Its me baby, with your wake up call!

How do you like me now?
How do you like me now,
Now that I'm on my way?
Do you still think I'm crazy
Standin' here today?
I couldn't make you love me
But I always dreamed about living in your radio
How do you like me now?

Tell me baby
I will preach on

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Toby Keith

Toby Keith Covel (born July 8, 1961), best known as Toby Keith, is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums—1993's Toby Keith, 1994's Boomtown, 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin', plus a Greatest Hits package for various divisions of Mercury Records before leaving Mercury in 1998. These albums all earned gold or higher certification, and produced several chart singles, including his debut "Should've Been a Cowboy", which topped the country charts and was the most played country song of the 1990s. The song has received three million spins since its release, according to Broadcast Music Incorporated. more »

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Written by: Chuck Cannon, Toby Keith

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13 facts about this song

chart success
"How Do You Like Me Now?!" by Toby Keith reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 2000.
album information
The song also serves as the title track to Keith's 5th studio album, released in 1999.
autobiographical aspects
Keith has stated that the song is semi-autobiographical, reflecting his own frustration with breaking into the music industry.
songwriting background
"How Do You Like Me Now?!" was co-written by Toby Keith and Chuck Cannon.
controversy
The song faced some controversy for its reportedly cocky tone, including some negative feedback from critics and fans.
radio station refusal
Some radio stations initially refused to play the song, deeming it too controversial.
awards
The song earned Keith two awards at the 2001 Academy of Country Music Awards; 'Song of the Year' and 'Top Male Vocalist'.
video importance
The music video for the song played a crucial role in its success, gaining popular airtime on Country Music Television (CMT).
video details
The music video features actor Gregg Henry, who plays an older version of Toby Keith in the video. It shows Keith as a janitor at a high school reunion.
album success
Alongside the song's individual success, the "How Do You Like Me Now?!" album was certified platinum in the United States, selling over one million copies.
charting duration
The song spent a total of five weeks at number one on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
international recognition
"How Do You Like Me Now?!" broke into the Top 40 of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 31. A significant achievement for a country song.
'year-end charts'
Aside from weekly charts, "How Do You Like Me Now?!" was also ranked number 4 on the US Billboard Year-End Hot Country Songs in 2000.

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